There’s a distinctly Halloween-y feel to the new art display on show at Fairfield Library.

The montage is the handywork of SRC Bede Sixth Form student Natasha Pybus.

The collection, which was produced as part of the 17-year-old’s AS Art coursework at the Billingham college, is themed around the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead.

And it is proving a bit of a talking point among regular library visitors.

“It is really exciting to know that people are seeing my work for the first time outside of the college,” said Natasha, of Norton.

“I have included a comments book and it is fascinating to read the feedback from people that aren’t family and friends.”

She explained that the striking theme follows her own interest in this unique festival which is observed in Mexico and other cultures around the world.

Fairfield Library branch manager, Penny Slee, said visitors have already been taking a keen interest in the unique display.

“Natasha’s work is so eye catching a lot of people are standing and looking,” she said.

“It is nice for us to be able to encourage young talent.”

SRC Bede Sixth Form’s Art and Design teacher Suzy Wandless said: “Natasha is a highly motivated and proactive student who hopes to study Art at university and has real promise.

“As part of the A level course we hope to provide opportunities for students to exhibit their work in public places as it not only gives them the experience of curating their own work and experience a critical audience, but also provides a platform from which to begin their careers as artists, making connections and involving the local community.”

Natasha’s art work will be on show at Fairfield Library until the end of August.